In the heart of Lake Clark National Park, Dick Proenneke built his log cabin by hand in 1968, using only simple tools and remarkable skill. He lived alone at Twin Lakes for nearly 30 years, documenting his life through journals and film that became Alone in the Wilderness. His craftsmanship, independence, and deep respect for nature have made him an enduring Alaskan legend. Standing at his cabin today feels like stepping into a living piece of history. Here you can see his wood shed and cabin, a

In the heart of Lake Clark National Park, Dick Proenneke built a log cabin by hand and lived alone in the Alaskan wilderness for nearly 30 years leaving his cabin for the last time when he was in his 80s. His craftsmanship and quiet resilience became a lasting symbol of self-reliance and deep respect for the land. Standing at his cabin today feels like stepping into a living story of solitude, simplicity, and connection to nature. We offer tours to this slice of heaven on Twin Lakes. | Rust's Fl

Millions of PBS viewers first met Dick Proenneke through the program “Alone in the Wilderness,” which documents Dick’s 30-year adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. On the shores of Twin Lakes, Dick built his cabin and nearly all of the household objects he required to survive, from the ingenious wooden hinges on his front door to the metal ice creepers he strapped to his boots. And now, “The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke” examines this adventure through the lens of Dick’s tools and the obje

Thousands have had such dreams, but Dick Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. This video “Alone in the Wilderness” is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature’s events that kept him company. To live in a pristine land unchanged by man... to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed... to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin